The Ecliptic by Benjamin Wood

The Ecliptic

Benjamin Wood

480 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction art mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

On a forested island off the coast of Istanbul stands Portmantle, a gated refuge for beleaguered artists. There, a curious assembly of painters, architects, writers and musicians strive to restore their faded talents. Elspeth 'Knell' Conroy is a c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

mysterious 71%
reflective 71%
adventurous 42%
dark 42%
inspiring 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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